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This five disc collection captures Simply Red’s rise from soulful pop beginnings into polished international success. Across these albums you hear Mick Hucknall’s distinctive voice framed by lush arrangements, heartfelt ballads and sharp pop songwriting. A complete overview of their most influential early period.  

Album Summaries  

Picture Book  
A confident debut featuring Money’s Too Tight To Mention, Holding Back The Years and Come To My Aid. Blends soul, pop and funk influences with Hucknall’s emotive vocals.  

Men And Women  
A smoother and more polished follow up including The Right Thing, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Infidelity. A soulful record with strong ballads and upbeat grooves.  

A New Flame  
A warm and melodic album featuring If You Don’t Know Me By Now, A New Flame and You’ve Got It. Combines heartfelt ballads with elegant pop arrangements.  

Stars  
A hugely successful record including Stars, Something Got Me Started and For Your Babies. A polished and atmospheric album that became one of the UK’s best‑selling releases of the nineties.  

Life  
A confident mid‑nineties album featuring Fairground, So Beautiful and Remembering The First Time. Blends upbeat pop with soulful ballads and reflective songwriting.  

Features  
Five album CD boxset  
Includes Picture Book Men And Women A New Flame Stars and Life  
Classic era recordings  
Original Album Series edition  

Information  
Artist: Simply Red  
Title: Original Album Series  
Format: CD Box Set Compilation Reissue  
Label: EastWest Rhino Records  
Catalogue Number: 5052498518128  
Country: Europe  
Released: 2011  
Genre: Funk Soul Pop  
Style: Soul Ballad  


This five disc collection captures Simply Red’s rise from soulful pop beginnings into polished international success. Across these albums you hear Mick Hucknall’s distinctive voice framed by lush arrangements, heartfelt ballads and sharp pop songwriting. A complete overview of their most influential early period.  Album Summaries  Picture Book  A confident debut featuring Money’s Too Tight To Mention, Holding Back The Years and Come To My Aid. Blends soul, pop and funk influences with Hucknall’s emotive vocals.  Men And Women  A smoother and more polished follow up including The Right Thing, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Infidelity. A soulful record with strong ballads and upbeat grooves.  A New Flame  A warm and melodic album featuring If You Don’t Know Me By Now, A New Flame and You’ve Got It. Combines heartfelt ballads with elegant pop arrangements.  Stars  A hugely successful record including Stars, Something Got Me Started and For Your Babies. A polished and atmospheric album that became one of the UK’s best‑selling releases of the nineties.  Life  A confident mid‑nineties album featuring Fairground, So Beautiful and Remembering The First Time. Blends upbeat pop with soulful ballads and reflective songwriting.  Features  Five album CD boxset  Includes Picture Book Men And Women A New Flame Stars and Life  Classic era recordings  Original Album Series edition  Information  Artist: Simply Red  Title: Original Album Series  Format: CD Box Set Compilation Reissue  Label: EastWest Rhino Records  Catalogue Number: 5052498518128  Country: Europe  Released: 2011  Genre: Funk Soul Pop  Style: Soul Ballad  

  • Artist Simply Red
  • CD Grading Mint (M)
  • Record Label Rhino
  • Occasion Birthday
  • Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
  • Inlay Condition Mint (M)
  • Colour Multicoloured
  • Format CD
  • Unit Type Unit
  • Release Year 2011
  • Style 1980s, 1990s
  • Features Compilation, Remastered, Sealed
  • Performer Orchestra /
  • Unit Quantity 1
  • Catalogue Number 5052498518128
  • Composer /
  • Release Title Original Album Classics
  • Case Condition Mint (M)
  • Edition Reissue, Remastered
  • Type Box Set
  • Producer /
  • Era 1990s
  • Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar
  • Conductor /
  • Run Time 4182 Sec
  • Genre Funk, Soul
  • Country of Origin Germany

Mostly Music Store is your ultimate destination for all things music! We offer a diverse selection of vinyl, CDs, cassettes and memorabilia across all genres. All used items are cleaned and graded VG or better. We stock a large range of new and sealed records and are an official Music On Vinyl stockist, offering audiophile numbered reissue LPs. Discover rare gems, classic albums, cleaning kits, storage solutions and affordable audio gear. We also offer bundles and free gifts with qualifying purchases. Follow us for weekly newsletters, exclusive offers and new arrivals. Free postage on all items with upgrades available, plus fast secure shipping, quick responses and a no‑quibble money‑back guarantee. If you’re in Swansea UK, visit our new store opening Feb 2026 inside CK’s Supermarket, 60–68 Pentregethin Rd, Cwmbwrla, Swansea SA5 8BA. Explore even more online with our growing catalogue and collector updates

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